- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Odyssey; 5th New edition edition (Dec 20 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 9622177573
- ISBN-13: 978-9622177574
- Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.5 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 544 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #541,429 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"...Colourful, practical guide, well illustrated with many astonishing photographs. Provides an in-depth general introduction to this kingdom's history, culture and ecology, with a comprehensive itinerary ranging from the major cities to the remotest monasteries. Special sections on selected topics, plus literary excerpts, ncluding J. Claude White on an inter-sex mudfight..." - Traveller "...The bible of Bhutan guidebooks..." - Travel & Leisure "...outstanding..." - Michael Palin, Himalaya"
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Situated in the eastern Himalayas, surrounded by powerful neighbours (India and China), Bhutan is for many, Shangri-la, a mythical country hidden in the mountains. Little populated - less than a million inhabitants - and the size of Switzerland, it has an undeniable charm and magic, according to Bhutan aficionados. Farmers for the most part, the Bhutanese practise Tibetan Buddhism, the state religion, which plays an important role in their daily lives. They are justly proud of never having been colonized. Furthermore, to protect local and traditional values, the government exercises a very restrictive policy regarding tourism. This policy shelters Bhutan wisely from the tourist hustle and bustle.
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Bhutan's policy of restricting tourism has three purposes. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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3.3 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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A book for appreciating and understanding Bhutan, Dec 4 2006
By Unref "Unref" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bhutan, Himalayan Mountain Kingdom, 5th Ed. (Paperback)
I have traveled extensively in the Far East, but have never before to Bhutan, until now (2007). I always like to read up on places before I visit them and generally travel as independently as reasonably possible.I purchased both this book and the Lonely Planet guide and found the combination excellent. This book has more about the places, the people and their customs and the history. Don't expect it to be a comprehensive list of places to stay and places to eat. It contrasts well with Lonely Planet's backpacker's reference book image.
I think this is a good book and doubt whether you will be disappointed if you buy it.
8 of 12 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Get another guidebook for Bhutan., April 21 2007
By George D. Smith - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Bhutan, Himalayan Mountain Kingdom, 5th Ed. (Paperback)
This guidebook to Bhutan was not at all helpful. It is filled with tiny details which may be of interest to the devotee, but gives the average traveler very limited background. You can read about the many different kinds of chortens, for example, but you will find the discussion of Tantric Buddhism in general perplexing. The maps are not good, and no attempt is made to separate the spectacular (such as the Punakha Dzong) from the mundane (such as the Thimpu Dzong). The information on trekking is very limited and dated. Get the Lonely Planet guide, along with the Bart Jordan book on trekking-if you intend to do a trek. Bhutan is a very expensive country to visit, and you should have a better guide in hand before your visit.
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Good book, great place to visit, Sep 21 2011
By sandy - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Bhutan, Himalayan Mountain Kingdom, 5th Ed. (Paperback)
This book was terrific reading preparing for my visit to Bhutan. Beautiful pictures, interesting copy. Of course, if doesn't cover so e of the more hidden aspects of Bhutan that are kept well hidden from visitors due to strict controls and mandatory guides, but a magical fantasy nonetheless.
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